Question

Why do female anopheles mosquitoes bite humans?

1. Because male mosquitoes do not have proboscis to bite.

2. Because female mosquitoes are hungry.

3. Because male Anopheles mosquitoes cannot bite.

4. Because female anopheles mosquitoes need proteins that are available in blood plasma.

Answer 1

Female anopheles has proboscis by which they can suck blood. They need protein from the blood to lay eggs so they suck it from humans.

So,the correct option is 4. Because female anopheles mosquitoes need proteins that are available in blood plasma.